The Creative Mackay E-Bulletin 14 November – 12 December 2008

Sylvia Greenwood Leaves (detail), Digitally Altered Photograph. Part of the Bush to Beach Exhibition that will be showing from Sunday 16 November – Sunday 30 November at the Sarina Art Gallery, Field of Dreams, Bruce Highway, Sarina featuring contemporary and traditional works in a variety of media by local artists from the Sarina area. .

Welcome to the Creative Mackay e-bulletin 14 November – 12 December 2008

This monthly e-bulletin provides the latest information on news, events and opportunities about arts and culture for Mackay and region. If you would like to contribute information to the e-bulletin, please email [email protected]

Find out more about…. 1. Exhibitions, Events and Performances (Go straight to this section) 2. Training, Workshops and Meetings (Go straight to this section) 3. Work and Opportunities (Go straight to this section) 4. Grants and Funding (Go straight to this section) 5. ebulletin Tid Bits (Go straight to this section) 6. Community Showcase (Go straight to this section)

₪ Regional Arts Development Fund / Second Round for 08/09 Closes 19 November for projects starting after 22 December 2008. Mackay Regional Council in partnership with the Queensland Government offers arts and cultural grants for arts workers, individuals and community groups from the Mackay Regional Council area. The RADF funds one-off, short-term projects that offer professional arts, cultural and heritage opportunities. More information and application forms can be found at www.mackay.qld.gov.au or by contacting the Arts Development Officer on 1300 622 529.

₪ Mackay Regional Council’s Q150 Design Competition / Entries close Friday 19 December, 5pm In 2009, communities throughout the state will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Queensland’s separation from the Colony of New South Wales. In celebration of this significant milestone, the Queensland Government is coordinating a state-wide community art project that involves distributing large ‘tiles’ to each local government in Queensland to decorate.

Mackay Regional Council is running a competition, open to all residents, to determine the design of two tiles from our region. One tile will reflect the Mackay region’s past and one will represent the hopes, dreams, aspirations and vision for the future. Once completed, the tiles will come together to form a 41 square metre art piece at the RNA Showgrounds, ready for the 2009 Ekka. This is a fantastic opportunity for Mackay residents of all ages to contribute to a state-wide community art project and to make their mark on a permanent, public artwork. Themes and topics that could be referenced in the tiles include:

• Original inhabitants – Indigenous culture, tribal references; • Migrants – British, European, South Pacific, Asian etc; • Settlements – who, when, where; • Local culture – music, festivals, events, food; • Lifestyle – domestic architecture, street cricket, backyard gardens; • Industry – agriculture, markets, mining, manufacturing; • Tourism – when, where, why • Disasters – floods, cyclones, snakes, crocodiles, the depression, war years; • Education – schools, TAFE, Universities • Icons – people, places, things • Nature – flora and fauna, landscapes, seascapes.

Winners of the Q150 Design Competition will receive tickets on board the Q150 steam train, which will travel to more than 30 communities throughout Queensland in 2009, visiting Mackay in May to celebrate Queensland’s 150th with events and activities. Winning entrants will also be acknowledged in the final submission of tiles to the State Government.

We’d like to encourage you, your school and/or community group to get involved in this exciting project. A competition entry form and two tile templates, are available to download from our website: www.artspacemackay.com.au

To enter the competition, simply create your two designs on the templates provided and submit with a completed entry form attached. Tile templates can be enlarged to A3 size but should not exceed this. The entry form also asks entrants to describe what each tile depicts.

Entries for the Q150 Design Competition close 5pm, Friday 19 December 2008 and can be submitted in person (at Artspace Mackay), via post or email.

If you have any questions about Mackay Regional Council’s Q150 Design Competition, please contact Tracey Heathwood on ph: 07 4961 9785 or email: [email protected].

₪ Are you part of a small cultural group that would like to find out more about becoming an incorporated Association? The Ethnic Communities Council Queensland would like to hear from you. If you would like more information please contact Sharon Malebogo Orapeleng. Phone: 07 3844 9166 / [email protected]

₪ River Rock to Mountain Top Community Festival Date Claimer The River Rock to Mountain Top Community Festival in the Pioneer Valley near Mackay is set for May 8th - 10th 2009

1. Exhibitions, Events and Performances…

☼ Boundless: Artists’ Books from the Mackay Regional Council Collection / to November 2008 Since Mackay City Library began purchasing Australian and international artists’ books in 1995, Mackay Regional Council’s collection has continued to grow, and is now considered to be one of Australia’s most significant. In addition to providing a snapshot of highlights from this collection of artists’ books, the 60 works selected for display in Boundless exemplify the diversity and inventiveness of a growing number of artists exploring this artform, one that consistently confounds and defies simple definition. Cox Rayner Gallery, Artspace Mackay 4957 1722.

☼ Expressions Exhibition / to 15 November Sarina Art Gallery is mixing it up with a diverse range of local artworks on show at the exhibition titled ‘Expressions’ featuring traditional still-life paintings, watercolours, portraits and contemporary works. The gallery is open every day except Monday from 10am to 3pm. Sarina Art Gallery, Field of Dreams Parkland. Entry is Free. Contact Jodie Kane at Mackay Regional Council on 4961 9655.

☼ Bucasia Beach Quilters Inc. annual Patchwork & Quilting Display / to 22 November During library hours, Mackay City Library, Gordon St Mackay. For more information contact Lesley 4942 4841.

☼ Frame by Frame: Asia Pacific Artists on Tour / to 30 November McAleese Gallery. An exciting new Travelling Exhibition from the Queensland Art Gallery. Photography and the moving image were integral to The 5th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT5), from Ai Weiwei’s iconoclastic Dropping a Han dynasty urn to Rashid Rana’s dissection of the photographic image through the use of the pixel. Frame by Frame showcases a broad cross-section of photography and the moving image by artists from the contemporary Asian, Pacific and Australian collections. The exhibition includes many acquisitions from APT5. Also showing in the Mackay Mazda Foyer - Ti Parks: Recent works

☼ Olafur Eliasson’s The cubic structural evolution project / to December Seminar Room. Olafur Eliasson’s The cubic structural evolution project 2004, created from more than 300 kilograms of white Lego building blocks, is a highlight from the Queensland Art Gallery’s international collection. Like any contemporary city, Eliasson’s mini Lego world grows and reduces over the course of the exhibition as children and adult audiences participate in the pulling down and rebuilding of the Lego structure. Artspace Mackay, Gordon Street, phone 4961 9722.

☼ Works on Paper / to 31 December, 10am - 4pm New drawings, collagraphs, prints, etc. by artist-in-residence Lesley Kane. Gargett Gallery, Jim Moule St Gargett. Admission free Contact 49585024 / 49585124 (fax) / [email protected]

☼ Brief moments in time / 5 - 30 November Photographic Exhibition by Ann Fitzgerald. My interest in photography is currently centred on the interplay of time and weather on the environment - the role the elements play in changing the structures and decoration of North Queensland dwellings. There has been a desire for the comforts of the new - a letting go or tearing down of the dwellings that were passed on from generation to generation. Lagoon Gallery, Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, 9 Lagoon Street, Mackay. For more information contact Dale Arvidsson 4952 7300 / [email protected] or Ann Fitzgerald 4957 7505 / [email protected] Website: www.angelfire.com/oz/fitzgeraldann/index.html

☼ Christmas Art Exhibition Featuring Dysart Artists Suzanne Bushell & Rob Shepperson / Wine & Cheese Opening Friday 14 November, 6.30pm. Opening will feature acoustic guitarist Bill Dettmer. Exhibition runs until 14 December. Moranbah Art Gallery Council Chambers. All Welcome. For more information contact 0439 882 684 or 4958 1452.

☼ Townsville - Top Shelf: Improved With Time Exhibition / Friday 14 November - Sunday 7 December James Cook University: School of Creative Arts Graduate Exhibition. Top Shelf: Improved with Time is the culmination of three years of endeavour for the graduating cohort of 24 students from the James Cook University, Bachelor of Visual Arts and Bachelor of Photography degrees. An eclectic mixture of painting, sculpture and photographic works showcases these emerging artists’ talents and their individual perceptions and responses to the stimuli around them. Genres are diverse - from digitally manipulated photography to industrial assemblage, from delicate watercolours to collaged multi media works on canvas. Perc Tucker Regional Gallery - Cnr Denham St & Flinders Mall, Townsville Ph: 07 4727 9011. Open Monday – Friday 10am to 5pm; Weekends 10am to 2pm. Free Admission.

☼ Christmas Praises / Sunday 16 November, 4pm Come and enjoy Christmas Praises sung by local South Pacific Islander and Indigenous Voices. Please bring your own chair to the Lagoons Meeting Hut, Ram Chandra Place, West Mackay. For further information contact Gordon Quakawoot 0418 885 421 or Cindy Willett 0438 238 544. Sponsored by the Mackay and District Australian South Sea Islander Association Inc.

☼ Bush to Beach – an exhibition by local artists / Sunday 16 - Sunday 30 November, 10am to 3pm (closed Mondays). An exciting exhibition of contemporary and traditional works in a variety of media, inspired by locations in our district. Sarina Art Gallery, Field of Dreams, Bruce Highway, Sarina. Admission is free and all art works available for purchase. For more information contact Steve Howells 0400 199 199 / [email protected]

☼ Caravans - a 5 part radio serial / Monday 17th November to Friday the 21st of November. 6.30pm Broadcast on MY105FM, A rollicking family roadtrip across the top end of Australia. The cast features Mackay's diverse communities, written, recorded and edited in Mackay. For further information, contact Crossroad Arts on 4953 5122 or [email protected]

Roxanne McDonald, co-writer and actor in Caravans: a five-part radio serial...

☼ MASSI Art Exhibition / Sunday 23 November, 10am - 3pm Featuring works by local Australian South Sea Islander artists Veronica Tomi and Sonya Hopkins and also introducing works by some new local Australian South Sea Islander artists . Works will be on display in the Australian South Sea Islander Meeting Hut at the Lagoons, Ram Chandra Drive, West Mackay. All are welcome.

☼ The Carer / Opens Friday 28 November, running Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights until 13 December, 8pm. Kucom Theatre by arrangement with Bay Street Productions proudly presents this one-man play, highly praised for its sensitive treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and its warmth and humour. Jointly directed by Maureen Coleman and Heather MacTavish and featuring Jim Kelly, The Carer is a warm and funny play that deals with issues of love, modern families, and how we face the future. Kelly’s character in the play, George Parker, has recently lost his wife to Alzheimer’s. He has taken early retirement to care for her, and we now see him adjust to his new way of life. It is funny, touching and very real. The Carer opens at the Kucom Theatre Playhouse in Shakespeare Street on Friday 28 November, and will run Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights until 13 December. Bookings can be made through the Mackay Entertainment Centre, phone 4961 9700.

☼ Printbank Mackay Vestival Exhibition / 1st December 2008 - 31 December 2008 A unique exhibition by Mackay Printbank Artists. Variety vest will have a feast. Café La De Da, Wood St 70, Mackay. For more information contact Diane Patmore 4954 9465

☼ Christmas Exhibition / 1 – 31 December Artworks for sale - Jewellery by Carolyn Martin, Venetian-style Masks by Ellen Ruthenberg, Sculptures using natural materials by Lyn Kane, Paintings by Elly Slootmaker, Prints by Lesley Kane. Gargett Gallery, Lot 1, Jim Moule Street, Gargett, Pioneer Valley. Contact: 49585024.

☼ Vacant Room / Tuesday, 2 December - Saturday 6 December A fusion of film and multi-arts by young people presented by Crossroad Arts. One week only Venue: The Crossroad Arts Loft, corner of Gordon and Wood Sts, Mackay Tickets: $10. Group discounts available. Seating limited, bookings essential. For further information, contact Crossroad Arts on 4953 5122 or [email protected]

☼ International Film Night: Buddhas’ Lost Children / Friday 5 December, 7.30pm Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Boundary Road, Central Queensland University Mackay. Cost: Library Society Members $5, Non members $9. Contact CQU Library Mackay, Phone 4940 7536

☼ Myth to Modern: Bronzes from the Queensland Art Gallery Collection / 5 December 2008 – 1 February 2009. Showing in the McAleese Gallery this exhibition draws on the Queensland Art Gallery’s collection of figurative bronze sculpture to explore the application of this enduring medium across a variety of subjects and themes. Myth, legend, portraiture and Modernism feature in a selection of works, dating from c.1700 to the emerging Modernism of August Rodin, and early twentieth-century works by Jacob Epstein and Henry Moore. This intimate focus exhibition, comprising 14 works by predominantly European artists, also includes works by Australian sculptors Daphne Mayo, Bertram Mackennal and Harold Parker, who were directly influenced by the rich tradition of Western myth and history. Artspace Mackay, Gordon Street, 4961 9722.

☼ Making it Modern: The Watercolours of Kenneth Macqueen / 5 December 2008 – 1 February 2009 Also showing in the McAleese Gallery A Queensland Art Gallery Travelling Exhibition of Kenneth Macqueen’s (1897– 1960) watercolours, Making it Modern highlights his importance as a key Australian modernist and reveals him as a complex and highly individual artist. Also showing in the Mackay Mazda Foyer Correspondence: Ngaio Lenz

☼ Floor Talks / Saturday 6 December, 11am Artspace Mackay, Gordon Street, 4961 9722.

☼ Brisbane - Art on the Wharf / 6 December, 2pm - 8pm & 7 December, 10am – 4pm Expect sparks to fly as Brisbane's hottest up and coming artists unite their creative forces for the inaugural Art on the Wharf - a weekend of fine arts in a markets setting, night time light installation from the digital designers collaborative Rinzen, live jazz and free creative workshops with recycle gurus Reverse Garbage, all at Brisbane’s Portside Wharf, 39 Hercules Road, Hamilton 6 - 7 December.

☼ Paxtons Riverside Markets / 7th December, 9am – 1pm. Light Refreshments, home baking, arts and crafts including jewellery, woodwork, ironwork, clothing, textiles, cards, skincare products, live music and more. Paxtons Building next to Pacinos Waterfront Restaurant in River Street, Mackay. Contact: Julia 4959 1230.

☼ Carols in the Foyer / Sunday 7 December, 6pm Presented by The Margaret Harvison Vocal Studio and Friends Ensemble in association with The Mackay City Band. Foyer - Mackay Entertainment Centre. A programme of Christmas Carols will be presented by Students of The Margaret Harvison Vocal Studio joined by the "Friends Ensemble" reflecting the true Christmas Story . An open invitation is given to all to attend and there is no admission charge, however there will be an opportunity to give a donation and place a small gift below the Christmas Tree. Gifts will be distributed to Lifeline, St. Vincent De Paul Society and The Salvation Army. For further information contact - Margaret Harvison 4953 4971/ [email protected]

☼ Pantomime: The Grinch ‘The Panto’ / Friday 12th December – Saturday 13th December, 7.00 The Valley Theatrical Players Inc. Pinnacle Playhouse. Present The Grinch ‘The Panto’ a pantomime by Limelight Scripts (with Acknowledgement to the character created by Dr. Suess). The story is about The Grinch a mean character who’s heart is two sizes too small. Set apart from Whoville because of his nasty disposition he decides to steal Christmas. The story changes when a little girl named Polly loves the Grinch back to normal (as normal as a Grinch can be). The Grinch’s heart grew two sizes that day. Refreshments available for tickets and enquiries phone 49585261.

☼ Under the Queensland Sun Exhibition / 13 December - 21 December A combined Art Exhibition by Kay Paton, Bronze Sculptor from Nebo; Maree Angus, Pastellist from Alligator Creek; Susan Riley Gee, Impressionist Painter from Blacks Beach. Old Town Hall, Sydney St, Mackay. Come along and see this exciting collaboration of works by three of our local artists. Visitors will be served Morning and Afternoon Tea on 13 & 14 December. Phone 49505440 / 49564489 / 49547231 respectively for enquiries.

☼ Prawn to be Wild / 13 December, 7.30pm The fifth in the series of exciting Prawn concerts. Starring Peter Axford – bass, Luke Venables – tenor, Kim Kirkman – tenor, Beth Allen – mezzo soprano, Kristi Gregory – soprano and Judith Brown – piano. Music theatre, opera and popular song from star performers, a great night of singing! Mackay Conservatorium of Music Theatre Saturday, $15 adults, $10 concessions, Tickets at door.

☼ Free Choral Concert / Sunday 14 December, 4pm The Mackay Choral Society presents a performance of Mozart’s Requiem mass and an Irish mass by Gillies Mathieu with guest soloists and Orchestra. Conducted by Kim Kirkman; Featuring Kristi Gregory, Soprano; Beth Allen, Alto; Luke Venables, Tenor; Peter Axford, Bass; Kathleen Campbell, Whistle; Brendan Smith, Fiddle; Luke Hanson, Pipes. This free concert is sponsored by Mackay Regional Council, Mackay Entertainment Centre. For more information contact Ken Martin 49424095

☼ Paxton’s Riverside Night Market / Friday December 19, 5pm - 9pm. Next to Pacinos restaurant in River Street. Light Refreshments, home baking, arts and crafts including jewellery, woodwork, ironwork, clothing, textiles, cards, leatherwork, gift baskets, skincare products live music and more. For more information contact Julia 4959 1230.

☼ Creative Kids: a showcase of children’s artwork, 2008 / 23 December 2008 – 1 February 2009. Showing in the Artspace Mackay Seminar Room an exhibition celebrating our creative kids and showcasing artworks produced in Artspace Mackay’s 2008 art programs for children. Children’s programs include BMA Kidspace, our monthly program for toddlers, school holiday workshops and the regular art classes for children, Kids Art Club. Artspace Mackay, Gordon Street, 4961 9722.

☼ Mobile Library Dates The Mobile Library has been refurbished and may be visiting an area near you. Why not check out the schedule and see when you can catch it. Visit www.mackaylibraries.com.au or phone 0408 775 936 / 4944 3000.

2. Training, Workshops and Conferences…

NEW ☼ Website and Online Regional Art Award Launch for Flying Arts / November 2008 Flying Arts Inc is launching its sharp new website with the Regional Art Awards online exhibition in November. We welcome people to visit the 2008 Regional Arts Awards online. Visitors can register, log in and vote for their favorite piece on the “exhibitions” page of the new site. The revamped website will include the 2009 catalogue of workshops on offer from Flying Arts, as well as new Paypal facilities. Simplified navigation will make it easier for users to find the information they are looking for, with fewer clicks. For more information, contact Flying Arts on (07) 3109 7350 and visit our new website in November at www.flyingarts.org.au

NEW ☼ Call for expressions of interest - Montmellick embroidery workshop Mackay Fibre Arts will be holding a Montmellick embroidery workshop in late February next year. The workshop will be held at Pitkin House, Pitkin St Walkerston. Costs and exact dates will be confirmed nearer the time. Please contact Verena 49532090 or Roey 49541467 to register your interest.

☼ Seminar Audio and Video Files Now Available Online Creative Uses of the Collection – a seminar presented by M&GSQ in partnership with The University of Queensland, held at the University of Queensland Art Museum on 11 September 2008. MP3 audio files and video files from the seminar are now available from the M&GSQ website at www.magsq.com.au Presentations available: • Robyn Stacey, Senior Lecturer in the School of Communication Arts at the University of Western Sydney - Re- presenting historic collections • Michelle Desailly, Project Officer, Parramatta Stories, Parramatta City Council - Creative Interpretation - Engaging audiences, sharing our culture and heritage. The Parramatta Stories Project • Sebastian Chan, Manager, Powerhouse Museum Web Services • Michael Desmond, Senior Curator, National Portrait Gallery - The Collection is not enough • Jonathan Cooper, Manager of Information / Website, Art Gallery of New South Wales - Some future trends for the Internet and museums • Panel discussion

☼ Call for Expressions of interest: Ilbilbie Hall Management Association Incorporated The Ilbilbie Craft Group is currently running a series of fabric dyeing and free motion embroidery workshops. Local Greenhill fabric artist Lori Gourlay has been employed to deliver these workshops with the intention of exhibiting works created by participants in an exhibition to be held late in 2008. If you are interested in the workshops please contact Margaret on 4950 3921 or Jennifer on 4964 5408.

☼ Experiential & Create Arts Therapy program – DreamWork / Monthly 6 session series 2nd Friday of the month running until December, 5.15pm - 7.15pm. This program uses a multi-modal creative arts approach to DreamWork. This approach does not rely on dream 'experts' rather it empowers participants with a variety of tools including key questions, gestalt role play and journaling to journey within to interact with dreams and their uniquely personal meaning, accessing valuable insight and wisdom for living. 'DreamWork is soulful adventure'. Fee $180. Concessions available. Mackay Masonic Centre, Cnr Wood St & 9th Ln, Mackay. Facilitator: Judith Grieve, Creative Arts Therapist & Counsellor (Mem: MIECAT, PACFA) For further enquiries and bookings T: 4942 4171 / [email protected]

☼ Experiential & Create Arts Therapy program - Women Weaving Wisdom / Monthly 4 session series 1st Saturday month commencing 6 September, 2pm - 5pm. Commencing in Spring a women's circle attending creatively to life's experiences, fostering personal and collective wisdom, vision and skills for life's journey through this time. Women have long come together to share work, create, gather food, tell stories, heal wounds, teach, learn and deepen friendships. Making objects of function and beauty they shared encouragement and support. Simply being together in a creative space storying, laughing, crying, resting we too can tend community and foster women's collective wisdom. We will draw, sculpt, write, sing, move, meditate, vision. 'Empowering women's journey.' Fee: $180. Concessions available. Mackay Masonic Centre, Cnr Wood St & 9th Ln, Mackay. Facilitator: Judith Grieve, Creative Arts Therapist & Counsellor (Mem: MIECAT, PACFA) For further enquiries and bookings 4942 4171 / [email protected]

☼ Term 4 Kids Art Club / Every Saturday until Saturday 6 December, 10am – 12pm Artspace Mackay Seminar Room. Term 4, Kids Art Club with Rosemary Payne: for children 6 - 8 years $110 per child, includes materials and morning tea each week. For more information contact Artspace Mackay, p. 07 4961 9722.

☼ Term 4 Kids Art Club / Every Saturday until Saturday 6 December, 2pm – 4pm Artspace Mackay Seminar Room. Term 4, Kids Art Club with Rosemary Payne: for children 9 - 12 years $110 per child, includes materials and morning tea each week. For more information contact Artspace Mackay, p. 07 4961 9722.

NEW ☼ Putting Indigenous theory into (Art) practice / Townsville 2nd December; Mackay 3rd December; Cairns 4th December. Come and enjoy an experiential demonstration of Indigenous Australian social-health theory. This workshop is a practical, hands on workshop draws on the knowledge shared with Lorraine Muller in her research (she has permission to share this with you), and is an exciting way to incorporate the creation of safe shared space where learning can flourish. Participants will gain an insight into the depth, diversity and connectedness of Indigenous ways of working, using art and fun. About the Speaker: Lorraine Muller - I am an Indigenous grandmother, in the latter stages of writing my research thesis on the meta theory that informs Indigenous helping theory. It is a privilege to be trusted to collate such a task. In my research journey of learning, seeking to document Indigenous Social-Health Theory, many people have shared their knowledge and wisdom with me. I continue to be amazed, excited, inspired and humbled by the many ways this theory is evident in practice. AASW Members $30 – Non members $60 – Students $15 Workshops in: Townsville – James Cook University, Western Campus Room DG258 - 007 Tuesday 2nd December TIME: 1.30pm – 4.30pm Mackay – James Cook University, Penn St. AMIET Room Wednesday 3rd December TIME: 1.30pm – 4.30pm Cairns – Centacare Migrant Resource Centre Thursday 4th December TIME: 1.30pm – 4.30pm For more information and a registration form please contact [email protected]

NEW ☼ Cairns: Yes ~ the Young Entrepreneurs Success program / Tuesday 18 & Wednesday 19 November, 9.30am to 3.30pm. Creative Economy in partnership with Arts Nexus is presenting YES ~ the Young Entrepreneurs Success program now in Cairns as one of only four locations nationally to get this Ausindustry 2-day program. This is a no-nonsense guide to business growth and marketing for those the creative industry sector and is an extremely practical guide to marketing and business growth for creative businesses. Participants will leave with a business analysis that provides a greater understanding of the necessity of multiple income streams and with practical survival tactics for creative businesses. If your business is in the creative industry sector and you want practical survival tactics, then this is a must-do program for you. $55 (includes morning tea & light lunch / some scholarships may be available) Arts Nexus, 18 City Arcade [Level One], 78 Grafton St., Cairns. Numbers are limited and registration is essential. For more information and all bookings contact Creative Economy 1300 665 086 / http://www.creativeeconomy.com.au/ YES ~ Young Entrepreneurs Success is an initiative of Creative Economy and supported by Ausindustry and presented in Cairns in partnership with Arts Nexus.

☼ Not being able to speak does not mean you have nothing to say… / Tuesday 18 November, 9.30am – 3.30pm. Have you ever thought what would happen if you lost the ability to communicate with speech? How vulnerable would you be? What would you like your communication partners to be able to do to assist you? What strategies and tools are around and how do you access these? How do people manage in such situations? Presented by the Disability Sector Training Fund, Central Queensland Region Training Coalition, this workshop seeks to address these issues and others by discussing and illustrating speech in the context of sensory-motor impairments and augmentative communication. The training aims to demonstrate and illustrate strategies for communication partners to promote best outcomes for people with complex communication needs. The facilitator Jane Remington- Gurney is the Director of Options Communication Therapy and Training Centre. She has 30 years experience as a speech therapist and has completed her Masters Degree in Applied Linguistics. She has worked as Head of Department for the Queensland Cerebral Palsy League, as a speech pathologist for the DEAL Communication Centre, and as Advisor in Facilitated Communication for DSQ. Magpies Sporting Club, Glenella Rd, Mackay This workshop is aimed at direct support workers, managers, parents, other family members and unpaid carers who directly support a person with a disability. Cost : $25 for DSTF Target Group / $50 for non Target Group / FREE for parents and carers (Cost includes: morning tea and lunch) Limited places available so registration is essential! For an application form and more information contact the Workforce Council Team - (07) 3404 1493.

NEW ☼ Cairns - The Path to Philanthropy: a guided introduction for organisations by Kathy Davis of Artsupport Australia / Friday 21 November 2pm - 4pm. This is your chance to hear about developing a philanthropy program, and to ask questions from the Queensland Manager of Artsupport Australia, a position co-funded by the Australia Council and Arts Queensland to grow cultural philanthropy in Queensland. At this presentation at Arts Nexus, Kathy will explain the free mentoring service provided by Artsupport Australia to help artists and arts organisations to establish and maintain their philanthropic fundraising programs. Further mentoring is available on an individual basis. The Presenter ~ Kathy Davis, Queensland Manager, Artsupport Australia - Kathy has 10 years Queensland Government arts funding experience followed by 17 years in professional high level fundraising. Kathy is a Certified Fund Raising Executive, has a Graduate Certificate in Business (Philanthropy & Nonprofit Studies), and is an Executive Committee member of the Fundraising Institute of Australia (Chapter 3). Artsupport Australia – Artsupport Australia is an initiative of the Australia Council for the Arts to grow cultural philanthropy www.australiacouncil.gov.au/philanthropy. Where: Arts Nexus, 18 City Arcade (Level One), 78 Grafton Street, Cairns. Cost: FREE for arts and cultural organisations, but limited places require an essential RSVP on 4051 4433 on a first come first served basis, providing attendee name and organisation and full contact details. Arts Nexus 4051 4433 or [email protected] NUMBERS ARE LIMITED AND REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL

☼ Museums, Tourism and Visitor Experience Conference / 24 – 28 November 2008 Rotorua Museum, New Zealand will be hosting the Museums Tourism and Visitor Experience Conference. The conference will be addressing the themes of museums, tourism and visitor experience. From the earliest European arrivals, visitors from around the world have marvelled at the geothermal and cultural wonders of this area and today there are over 2.5 million visitors a year. It will provide the opportunity for the museum sector to engage with the tourism sector and enable both to learn more about each other and about the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of being involved in cultural tourism. Outstanding keynote speakers have been invited to share their perspectives and experiences while workshop sessions will enable smaller groups to discuss ideas and issues in a less formal environment. The conference will be held from 24-28 November 2008. For further information, visit www.intercom2008.co.nz Early bird registration has been extended to 31 August.

☼ Blacksmithing workshops for ladies / December. 10 December, 7am - One day workshop for ladies who would like to try their hand at blacksmithing without attending the "2day intensive course for beginners". Participants will learn about the tools of the trade, and experience using them to produce a set exercise, which they will take home at the end of the day. Cost $125. Numbers are limited to 10. Tutor - Terry Drennan (Toowoomba). Venue: Council Shed at Eton Pony Club Grounds. Eton. Camping available. (showers toilet on grounds). Bring: Closed in shoes, insulation tape (prevents blisters) safety glasses. lunch & a cup. All equipment will be supplied. Enquires to Margaret Burgess ph 0401834829 email [email protected]

** 6 & 7 December - Intensive beginners course. Numbers are limited to 10. For more details of costs for the course contact Margaret Burgess.

☼ BMA Kidspace / Tuesday 9 December, 10am - 2pm A gallery of fun for under fives, their parents and carers proudly presented by BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance. 10am-2pm > Drop-in free artist run activities and gallery tours 12pm-1pm > Live music with Rubberband, Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music For more information contact Artspace Mackay, p. 07 4961 9722.

NEW ☼ Weaving Circles A Weaving Circle weaves together the fabric of community through weaving the Weaving a Life keyforms. Even if you have never woven before, you will love the feel of the natural materials, the beautiful portable loom, the colours, textures and patterns you can weave into your own life. Classes begin February 2009. For more information, contact Pam Hutley 4959 7332 / [email protected]

NEW ☼ Artspace-To-Go Holiday Art Workshop / Tuesday 13 January 2009, 10am – 12pm Gargett Gallery. Art for children aged 8 – 12 years. Bookings essential. $20 per child ($10 subsequent siblings)

NEW ☼ Holiday Art Workshop / Wednesday 14 January 2009, 10am – 12pm & 2pm – 4pm Artspace Mackay Seminar Room. Art for children aged 8 – 12 years. Bookings essential. $20 per child ($10 subsequent siblings). Artspace Mackay, Gordon Street, 4961 9722.

NEW ☼ Optimism Summer Festival / Saturday 17 January 2009, 10.30am – 2.30pm Presented by the Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art. This free day of interactive art activities is part of the Gallery of Modern Art's (GoMA) Contemporary Australia: Optimism exhibition program. Artspace Mackay, Gordon Street, 4961 9722.

NEW ☼ Term 1, Kids Art Club with Rosemary Payne: 6 – 8 years / Every Saturday, Saturday 28 February – Saturday 4 April 2009, 10am – 12noon. Artspace Mackay Seminar Room. $110 per child, includes materials and morning tea each week. for children 6 - 8 years. Artspace Mackay, Gordon Street, 4961 9722.

NEW ☼ Term 1, Kids Art Club with Rosemary Payne: 9 - 12 years / Every Saturday, Saturday 28 February – Saturday 4 April 2009, 2pm – 4pm. Artspace Mackay Seminar Room. $110 per child, includes materials and afternoon tea each week. for children 9 - 12 years. Artspace Mackay, Gordon Street, 4961 9722.

Please see the Art is in Calendar for an extensive list of weekly workshops. If you would like to receive a copy of the Art is in Calendar, please send your mailing address via email to [email protected].

3. Work and Opportunities…

NEW ☼ Auditions for 2009 courses – Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts (ACPA) – Where The Dream Starts / Monday - 17th & 24th November, 9.30am start. Audition for the certificate III or Certificate IV course in Performing Arts at ACPA. If you have ever dreamed of learning to Sing, Dance, Act or Play Music and are 16 years of age or over Then call ACPA now for further information on upcoming auditions and course information. Abstudy approved courses; No student fees; Full time accredited courses; Australia’s only Indigenous Performing Arts School. Book your audition now contact (07) 3846 7211. Auditions: Monday - 17th & 24th November 2008. ACPA Studios – 1/27 Cordelia St, South Brisbane. 9.30 am start. Dream…..Make it happen …..www.acpa.net.au

☼ Vibewire calling youth writers for performance Vibewire.net is in the process of launching a new part of its website for emerging and established scriptwriters, playwrights and screenwriters. No experience is necessary but writers must be from 18 - 30 and able to finely craft a stage or screen script to publishable standard. All genres are accepted. If you have been working on a script that just isn't coming together and feel that a bit of feedback is needed, Vibewire.net is more than happy to workshop the piece with you. This call for submissions is an open one; work is accepted throughout the year. For submissions and questions please email Vibewire or visit Vibewire.net to find out more about this not-for-profit youth media and arts organisation. Email: [email protected] / Website: http://www.vibewire.net/

☼ Graduate Certificate in Arts (Specialisation) / Application interviews happening NOW in Mackay for 2009. The School of Visual & Performing Arts from the University of Tasmania announces a unique opportunity to develop your creative talents in a dynamic arts environment through postgraduate study. We are now offering places in our postgraduate course ‘Graduate Certificate in Arts (Specialisation)' to the Queensland region in February 2009, so artists do not have to relocate to undertake study. Students who have satisfactorily completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Specialisation) may proceed to the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Specialisation). Where specialisations permit, students who satisfactorily complete the requirements for the Graduate Diploma may then proceed to the Master of Arts (Specialisation). Study in the Graduate Certificate in Arts is undertaken externally [by distance] through the highly prestigious Academy of the Arts at the Launceston campus. This challenging and creative program provides professional studio/workplace-oriented experiences that will extend your understanding and appreciation of arts-related concepts, propositions and contemporary professional practices, assisting in new opportunities for work in the creative industries.

Entry into the 'Graduate Certificate in Arts' postgraduate study is offered twice a year, with study starting in February and July. Application interviews happening NOW in Mackay for 2009.

If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please contact: UTAS Postgraduate Field Officer [Marketing & Recruitment] Ann Williams-Fitzgerald on 4957 7505 or [email protected] to discuss pathways for entry into the GradCertArts(Spec) degree. For further information on the School of Visual and Performing Arts visit our website at: http://www.acadarts.utas.edu.au or telephone 03 6324 4400.

Closing ☼ Young Artist Mentoring Program 2009 / Applications closing 14 November 2008 A fantastic career opportunity for young/emerging Qld artists and arts workers aged 18-26! Visit www.yaq.org.au/yamp for more details and to download the application form.

Closing ☼ Research Fellowships: National Film and Sound Archive / Applications due 14 November The National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) invites research proposals from academics, performers, artists, audiovisual industry and archive professionals to draw fresh, innovative perspectives from the national audiovisual collection. Fellows will use the NFSA’s collection to create a new sound or moving image work, a publication, an exhibit, a live audiovisual event or a combination of these and other approaches. The Fellowships offer specially facilitated access and research into the national collection; close collaboration with NFSA curatorial and technical experts; access to the Library; modern accommodation; and a fully equipped work space provided on-site. Applications for the Fellowships are due by 14 November 2008. For further information and application forms, please visit www.nfsa.gov.au or contact Belinda Hunt at [email protected]

Closing ☼ Writing Competition - A Flood of Words, Stories of the Mackay and District floods 2008 / Competition closes Friday 14 November 2008. The Australian Literacy Educators’ Association, Mackay Local Council, seeks original stories of the Mackay and District floods of 2008. Writing that successfully explores an aspect of these momentous floods and their aftermath will be published in ‘A Flood of Words: stories of the Mackay and District floods 2008’ booklet by ALEA Mackay.

LENGTH: 500 words maximum, no minimum word limit, poetry or prose, all categories. JUDGING: Competition entries will be judged by members of the ALEA Mackay executive committee. Competition winners will be contacted from Friday 21 November 2008. Names of competition winners will be published on the ALEA Mackay website http://alea.edu.au/html/states/57/mackay

PRIZES: ALEA Mackay will award cheques at 10am on Saturday 6 December 2008 at the Mackay City Library to three competition winners. Category 1: OPEN - 18 years and over $300, Category 2: YOUTH - 13 to 17 years $200, Category 3: JUNIOR - 12 years and under $100.

PUBLICATION: Category winners and runners-up will have their writing published in ‘A Flood of Words: stories of the Mackay and District floods 2008’ booklet. Category winners and runners up will be invited to receive a copy of this booklet at 10am on Saturday 6 December 2008 at the Mackay City Library.

RULES: Original writing only. Multiple entries are welcomed. Competition opens Wednesday 1 October 2008. Competition entries are to be mailed, e-mailed or delivered by Friday 14 November 2008. The competition entry and accompanying details may be published by the ALEA Mackay Local Council. Entries will not be returned and remain the property of the ALEA Mackay Local Council.

For more information and an entry form contact [email protected] / 0431 040 928

NEW ☼ Q150 Shed Public Auditions December 2008 / Expression of Interest (EOI) forms due by Friday 21 November, 5pm. Presented by Bank of Queensland. Calling on all artists, performers, story tellers, musicians and bands to audition for the Q150 Shed, a unique entertainment venue touring Queensland in 2009. Celebrating the iconic Australian shearing shed, the Q150 Shed will tour to 13 regional centres across the State as Queenslanders celebrate 150 years of independence as a colony from New South Wales. From June to December 2009, Queenslanders will enjoy the educational workshops and exhibits commemorating Queensland’s rich history. By night, the venue will transform into a unique and memorable entertainment venue, showcasing music and performances from some of Queensland’s most talented artists. To express your interest in the auditions being held during December 2008, artists must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) form by 5pm on Friday 21 November. Completed EOI’s with support materials such as an artist biography, performance DVD, music CD, photographic documentation, and an activity proposal should be sent to: Q150 Shed Tour, PO Box 3943. South Brisbane QLD 4101. For further information please contact: Producer, Q150 Shed Tour, Email: [email protected] / Phone: (07) 3833 5400 EOI forms can be downloaded from www.q150.qld.gov.au.

2008 Regional Auditions:

1 December Maryborough 2 December Rockhampton 3 December Mackay 4 December Townsville 5 December Cairns 8 December Caboolture 9 December Mount Isa

☼ Expressions of Interest - James Cook University Scholarship Applications / Applications close: Friday 28 November. James Cook University invites applications for a “William Williams Scholarship” which is for students who seek to undertake a research and practice program in the music or sound disciplines. The Scholarship is available to applicants at Honours, Masters and PhD level. For more information, please contact Ryan Daniel via the online contact form or visit: http://www.jcu.edu.au/soca/JCUDEV_015531.html

☼ The 2009 Wilson HTM National Art Prize is again open for entry / Entries close Friday 28 November 2008, 5pm. Emerging Australian artists can now enter online via www.artworkers.org Launched in 2007, the Wilson HTM National Art Prize is an acquisitive art award open to emerging Australian based visual artists practicing in any media. Supported by Wilson HTM Investment Group and managed by cultural development agency Artworkers, the award was devised with the aim to acknowledge the difficulties faced by artists in terms of national and international recognition for achievement; and the difficulties faced in regards to long-term financial stability. Encouraging entries from all media, the art prize shines a light on the efforts and incredible talents of emerging Australian artists. The prizes for the 2009 award include an acquisitive *$10, 000 primary prize (a $5000 cash payment and an investment portfolio to the value of $5000), a $1,500 non-acquisitive Highly Commended runners-up prize, and a $1,000 Wilson HTM Encouragement Award.

The winner of the previous primary award was NSW artist Sam Smith for his new media work ‘Street Shift’. ACT artist Kensuke Todo was awarded the 2007 Highly Commended Award for his sculptural work ‘JR Osaka Station’, whilst QLD artist Bianca Beetson was awarded the 2007 People’s Choice Award for her painting ‘Sorry’. For the 2009 award - up to 12 finalists will be chosen by the judges to feature in an exhibition.

The 2009 winners will be announced at a prizegiving at the launch of the finalist exhibition at Jan Murphy Gallery, Brisbane in 2009. Entry is $30 for up to 3 works. For the full terms and conditions and to enter online visit www.artworkers.org

NEW ☼ Nominations open for awards in dance, drama and contemporary music / Closes Friday 5 December. All teachers of dance, drama and music should encourage their talented senior students to nominate now for the Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Dance, Drama and Contemporary Music 2009. The awards recognise and celebrate students in the senior years of schooling by rewarding them with the opportunity to attend workshops in Brisbane with highly respected artists in a program specific to their art form. The challenging workshops will recognise the breadth of artistic experiences across a wide variety of contexts, genres and styles within each art form. Students in Year 12 in 2009, should submit nomination forms and supporting documentation by Friday 5 December 2008. For further information email Felicity Mandile, phone (07) 3237 1271 or visit the Creative Generation website.

☼ Opportunity: International Field School in Museums & Sustainable Heritage Development Vietnam / 6 - 21 December. The International Field School in Museums and Sustainable Heritage Development offered by the Museum Studies Program at UQ aims to provide first-hand experience to graduate students and Professional Development Program participants in locating culture in sustainable development in a rapidly globalising world. Museums and heritage places are considered in the context of sustainable economic, environmental and social development, with a focus on documented case studies and real-life examples in Vietnam. Participants will consider how museums, cultural institutions, and heritage tourism can play a role in the revitalisation of local culture and economy, and how international conventions for heritage protection, governance structures, and local area planning intersect within holistic heritage management frameworks. The course provides a critical introduction to cultural mapping, gender and youth issues in community engagement, poverty alleviation and Millennium Development Goals. It also examines the challenges posed by the conflicts between conservation and development, particularly in World Heritage Areas. This Field School provides practical field experience not only to graduate students and researchers in museum, heritage and environmental studies, practicing museum and heritage professionals, but will also be of interest to those involved in archaeology, anthropology, planning, postcolonial studies, sustainable development and cultural heritage law. It is also offered as an Advanced Study Option for researchers. Past participants include Doctoral candidates and Post Doctoral Fellows from major universities in the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, China, Korea, Vietnam and Europe. The International Field School is offered in partnership with the local, provincial and national cultural institutions and their respective Vietnamese authorities. For further information, visit www.uq.edu.au

☼ Call For Artists: Strand Ephemera 2009 / Proposals due by Friday 12 December 2008, 5pm Perc Tucker Regional Gallery is calling for proposals from artists to participate in Strand Ephemera 2009. Strand Ephemera is a sculpture exhibition along Townsville's 2km Strand, held from 4-14 September 2009. A variety of sites are available for artists to use, and images can be viewed on the website. One major prize will be awarded. For more information contact 4727 9673 / [email protected] or visit www.townsville.qld.gov.au/recreation/gallery/perctucker

NEW ☼ Hill End Artist is Residence for 2009 / Applications close: 12 December 2008 The 2009 Hill End Artists in Residence program application has been extended. Established & emerging: artists, ceramicists, curators, installation artists, new media artists, musicians, performance artists, photographers, sculptors, textile artists and writers are invited to apply for the 2009 season of residencies in Hill End. Successful applicants spend four weeks living and working in either Haefligers or Murrays Cottage during the period March 2009 to March 2010. Regional artists are encouraged to apply and may be eligible for a fully funded residency courtesy of Country Energy. Further information: www.hillendart.com

NEW ☼ Opportunity: Metro Arts Artistic Program 2009 Applications / Applications close Monday 15 December, 5pm. Metro Arts is calling for proposals for Metro Arts’ 2009 Artistic Program for presentation in the second half of 2009. Four applications will be selected for the Galleries Program (visual arts) and two applications will be accepted for the Independents Program (performing arts). They are also calling for applications for the Company in Residence (performing arts) and Artist in Residence (visual arts). The Metro Arts artistic policy is guided by open platform programming. They are seeking proposals from artists working in a broad range of art forms and at different stages of development, from emerging through to established practitioners looking to experiment within their practice. The selection process is focused on the artists’ objectives for the project and their commitment, skill and experience. For further information and to download the application form, visit www.metroarts.com.au or contact Metro Arts on 07 3002 7100.

NEW ☼ Mackay Regional Council’s Q150 Design Competition / Entries close Friday 19 December, 5pm In 2009, communities throughout the state will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Queensland’s separation from the colony of New South Wales. In celebration of this significant milestone, the Queensland Government is coordinating a state-wide community art project that involves distributing large ‘tiles’ to each local government in Queensland to decorate.

We’d like to encourage you, your school and/or community group to get involved in this exciting project. Enclosed is a competition entry form and two tile templates, which are also available to download from our website: www.artspacemackay.com.au.

Entries for the Q150 Design Competition close 5pm, Friday 19 December 2008 and can be submitted in person (at Artspace Mackay), via post or email.

If you have any questions about Mackay Regional Council’s Q150 Design Competition, please contact Tracey Heathwood on ph: 07 4961 9785 or email: [email protected].

NEW ☼ Our Valued Seniors Photographic Competition 2009 / Closes Friday 30 January 2009 You can help shape the way seniors are viewed in Queensland. Queensland’s population is ageing and it will continue to age. Currently Queensland is home to approximately 1.5 million seniors. There can be no one image to illustrate such a diverse population. The way seniors are depicted in the media helps or hinders the attitude the rest of the community has towards older people. Recognising this fact, COTA Queensland has launched a photographic competition “Our Valued Seniors” to encourage seniors and others to capture positive images of seniors in the community.

The competition is open to amateur photographers and has four entry categories each with $500 prize money:

1. Seniors Ageing Well; 2. Seniors and Youth (intergenerational); 3. Diversity among seniors ‐ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander seniors, Australian South Sea Islander seniors, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) seniors; and seniors from Non English Speaking Backgrounds (NESB); 4. Seniors Volunteering and in the Workplace.

Submit all photographs as high‐resolution digital images (min. 210mm x 250mm 300dpi RGB JPEG or TIF) on CD OR 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 inch) print. Think of a title for each photograph and write 50 words describing the subject and how the photo was taken. Fill in the registration form and send it with your photos (maximum three per entrant) by Friday 30 January 2009 to: COTA Queensland, GPO Box 21, Brisbane Qld 4001.

For more information, entry criteria and a registration form please contact: COTA Queensland (07) 3316 2999.

☼ Employment Opportunities - Queensland (Taken from the M&GSQ e-bulletin)

Position: Director, Anthropology Museum Organisation: University of Queensland, School of Social Science Closes: 8 December 2008 www.uq.edu.au

Positions Vacant: Qantas Founders Museum, Longreach The Qantas Founders Museum at Longreach, Western Queensland may have employment opportunities for several interpretive guides in the 2009 Western Queensland tourist season (March – October). Guides conduct tours of the museum's Boeing 747 ‘Jumbo’ jet and Boeing 707 aircraft. They should be multi-skilled and carry out a full range of front of house and customer service duties during their working days. While the positions are casual, in the tourist season, so much work is available that work days are usually of at least 7 hours duration. Penalty rates apply to weekend and evening work. Above award hourly rates are paid. These positions would suit recent museum studies graduates or current students who wish to gain a practical front line understanding of interpretive guiding and front of house duties. For further information, contact Steve Eather, Curator, Qantas Founders Museum at [email protected]

4. Grants and Funding

☼ Pushed for time? Volunteers don’t have the time to search out suitable grants, and then write a winning application. For assistance with your Grant Writing & Grant Searches Go to www.fundraisingbuddy.com.au/html/grants.htm

☼ Money for Visual Artists The new edition of NAVA's popular publication Money for Visual Artists, which lists national and international the competitions, awards and prizes is now available for purchase online or over the phone on (02) 9368 1900. Further information: www.visualarts.net.au

☼ NAB to provide $100 million in loan capital to support micro-businesses in Australia NAB launched their award winning Microenterprise Loans pilot 18 months ago. Since then 110 applicants have been supported with unsecured, not-for-profit business loans of between $500 and $20,000. NAB has announced that they are now providing $100 million in loan capital to support micro-businesses in Australia. This investment, at its full capacity, will make Australia a microenterprise world-leader in the developed world. At a more grassroots level, it will provide not-for-profit loans to fund Australians with a sound business plan but little or no avenues to access business credit. NAB will also be looking to build additional partnerships with community and government organisations to help deliver the increased scale of this loan product. Visit www.nab.com.au/community for more information.

☼ MAQ Professional Development Bursaries 2008 / Closing date: first day of every month until funds are expended. If you are an individual or organisational member of Museums Australia, you are eligible to apply for the following bursaries to support your professional development. A. Grants for individual museum or gallery volunteers to attend seminars, conferences or courses. B. Grants for individual museum or gallery paid staff as assistance to attend professional development opportunities.

To download the Guidelines and Application Form go to www.magsq.com.au For more information, contact Kate Mathers, MAQ Membership Officer, phone (Mondays) 07 3215 0840 or email [email protected]

☼ RGAQ Professional Development Bursaries 2008 / Closing date: first day of every month until funds are expended. If you are an individual or organisational member of Regional Galleries Association of Queensland, you are eligible to apply for the following bursaries to support your professional development. A. Grants for individual gallery or museum volunteers to attend seminars, conferences or courses. B. Grants for individual gallery or museum paid staff as assistance to attend professional development opportunities. To download the Guidelines and Application Form go to www.rgaq.org.au For more information, contact Kate Mathers, RGAQ Membership Officer, phone (Mondays) 07 3215 0840, or email [email protected]

NEW ☼ Janet Holmes à Court Artists' Grant / Closing dates: 15 November, 15 February, 15 May, 15 August. The Janet Holmes à Court Artists' Grant is designed to provide financial assistance to professional artists for the public presentation of their work. This funding is made possible through a generous donation from Mrs Janet Holmes à Court and the support of the Visual Arts Board of the Australia Council. This grant provides assistance towards the costs of public presentation of visual arts, craft and design. This can include, but is not limited to, framing, media releases, media photographs, advertising, space rental, installation costs, promotional printing, mail outs, documentation, freight, travel, equipment rental, insurance, technical assistance and opening costs. Amounts available are: $500 for individuals and $1,000 for groups. This grant does not provide assistance towards the production of artwork (materials, studio rental, research etc). Applications for this grant must be prepared and submitted by the artist/s exhibiting, not their venue, agent or exhibition curator. Individuals and groups are eligible to apply only once per round and if successful, cannot apply again for 12 months. Visual arts, craft and design are broadly defined and include: painting, printmaking, drawing, textiles, photo media, sculpture, mixed-media, installation, glass, ceramics, woodwork, jewellery, furniture, performance art, electronic and digital media. Indigenous artists and artists from Non-English Speaking Backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Notification of decisions will be within two months of the closing date. Applications must reach the NAVA office, or be postmarked by the above dates. If the deadline falls on a weekend, applications will be accepted up to 5pm on the following Monday. Send applications to the National Association for the Visual Arts.

Application Deadlines for exhibitions in May, June, July - Deadline: 15 February; Aug, Sept, Oct - Deadline: 15 May; Nov, Dec, Jan - Deadline: 15 August; Feb, Mar, Apr - Deadline: 15 November.

The Janet Holmes à Court Artists’ Grant is a NAVA initiative, made possible through the generous sponsorship of Mrs Janet Holmes à Court and the support of the Visual Arts Board, Australia Council for the Arts. The National Association for the Visual Arts is supported by the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, State and Territory Governments. The National Association for the Visual Arts is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

☼ Australia Council for the Arts: Creative Communities Partnerships Initiative The creative communities partnership initiative supports major community arts and cultural development projects of excellence. Creative communities partnerships support opportunities for Australians to participate in meaningful arts and cultural activities in the places where they live, encouraging innovation and enhancing community wellbeing. Proposals may include a range of diverse but related activities and could be for a period of up to three years for total amounts between $50,000 and $600,000. Projects must be completed by 30 June 2012. The creative communities partnership initiative is open to organisations and proposals may be submitted at any time. For further information, visit www.australiacouncil.gov.au or contact community partnerships on 02 9215 9025, email [email protected]

☼ Regional Arts Development Fund / Second Round for 08/09 Closes 19 November for projects starting after 22 December 2008. Mackay Regional Council in partnership with the Queensland Government offers arts and cultural grants for arts workers, individuals and community groups from the Mackay Regional Council area. The RADF funds one-off, short-term projects that offer professional arts, cultural and heritage opportunities. More information and application forms can be found at www.mackay.qld.gov.au or by contacting the Arts Development Officer on 1300 622 529.

☼ LAUNCH: Clayton Utz Travelling Scholarship / December 2008 LAUNCH consists of two bursaries each totaling $5,000 for artists based in Queensland (or with a close connection to the state) who are building a career in the visual arts in the areas of painting, photography, drawing or wall based practice. The scholarship provides assistance towards professional development and aims to promote audience development. The bursaries will be awarded twice in 2008, one in July and one in December. An exhibition of 25 shortlisted artworks will accompany each of the bursaries. The 25 finalists' artworks will also be featured in a catalogue that will complement the LAUNCH exhibitions held at Metro Arts and Clayton Utz Brisbane. If you are a practicing artist who is interested in applying for LAUNCH: ROUND 1 please click here to view the Scholarship information and application form. The scholarship is generously supported by Clayton Utz Brisbane and managed by Positive Solutions. For more information please contact: Positive Solutions 07 3891 3872 or [email protected].

NEW ☼ Arts Partnership Fund / Applications close 1 February 2009 Round 1 of the Queensland Arts Council and Heritage Building Society Arts Partnership Fund 2009 is now open. The fund supports projects for up to $3,500 for not-for-profit organisations to assist in hosting festivals, workshops or cultural events. Check to see if you're eligible by visiting their website. Applications close 1 February, for activities taking place April - June inclusive 2009. http://www.qac.org.au/htm/QACHeritageArtsPartnershipFund.asp

NEW ☼ Regional Arts Fund / Closes Friday 13 March 2009 Next Round of the Regional Arts Fund 2009 closes Friday 13 March. Artists and arts organisations in regional Queensland can apply for between $5,000 and $30,000 for regional arts projects. The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government initiative through the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA), to support the Arts in Regional, Remote and Very Remote/Isolated Australia.

5. ebulletin Tid Bits…

Did you know about …The National Arts and Disability Strategy Discussion Paper?

In February 2008, ministers responsible for culture and the arts in Australia agreed that the Cultural Ministers Council (CMC) should develop a National Arts and Disability Strategy.

This national strategy will improve coordination and collaboration across governments, helping to ensure that all Australians with a disability have the opportunity to engage fully in arts and cultural activities. (Information taken directly from the website)

For more information visit the link below… http://www.cmc.gov.au/publications/national_arts_and_disability_strategy_discussion_paper

Did you know…Big Story Country GREAT ARTS STORIES FROM REGIONAL AUSTRALIA can now be downloaded from www.regionalarts.com.au in pdf or html format.

Big Story Country showcase stories about the great, the curious, the inspirational and the most creative arts and artistic events that have happened in the towns, cities and remote communities of regional Australia.

Along with its predecessors, Heartwork (2004) and The Great Yarn Event (1998), Big Story Country is a permanent reminder of the powerful role of the arts in the heart of regional Australia.

Development of Big Story Country was assisted by Regional Arts Fund, an Australian Government initiative supporting the arts in regional, remote and very remote/isolated Australia, and the Australia Council for the Arts, the Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory body.

Did you know about… The Queensland Digital Storytelling Discussion List

The State Library of Queensland has begun a discussion list for digital storytelling. qldstories discussion list is a forum for digital story practitioners and enthusiasts to share their experiences, tips, upcoming events and activities. The list is moderated - all messages must be approved by the list owner before they are posted. For further information or to subscribe to this discussion list, visit www.slq.qld.gov.au

Did you know about… The Creative Business Toolbox

The Creative Business Toolbox is a joint initiative of Arts Queensland and the Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry. It is designed to provide you with information and resources to develop, manage and grow your creative business - no matter what stage you are at. If you're dreaming of having your own creative business, ready to get started, or looking to expand your business, the Creative Business Toolbox is a great information resource, ready to take you to the next stage. It covers five main content areas including planning, financing, marketing, protecting and exporting. It also features video case studies of artists and business owners from a variety of creative industries and links to a range of external contacts and organisations. This online resource is available at www.arts.qld.gov.au

** Please note – The Arts Development Officer, Mackay Regional Council has a small number of hard copies of this tool available for loan.

Did you know about… the Adobe software donation program

Adobe offers eligible not-for-profits the tools they need to provide digital technology and visual literacy to the community – on a first come first served basis. More information here. https://adobeprograms.giftsinkind.org/app_international.pdf

6. Community Showcase…

North Mackay State High School Teachers Jen Gorman and Kerry Smith, and the winners of the Encouragement Awards Tanesha Termine, Isere Meaney and Sacha Wohlfarht, at the opening of the North Mackay State High School’s Year 12 Art Exhibition at Mackay City Library, Thursday 23 October.

The Encouragement Awards were selected by Artspace Mackay’s Public Programs Officer Tracey Heathwood. All three students are going on to study Art at different tertiary institutions across the country next year.

The exhibition was a huge success with compliments being received on the high standard of work with regards to both skills and thematic ideas coming from respected artists and gallery owners such as Leonie Sneddon and Cathy Knezevic.

A large crowd was in attendance and enjoyed the ambience created by the North Mackay State High School String Quartet .

Working on an interesting arts project? Been somewhere or done something you would like to share with our arts community?

Email [email protected] to make a submission for inclusion in the Creative Mackay ebulletin’s ‘Community Showcase’.

Relevant photographs are welcome for inclusion with your submissions

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